2025 M.A.S.H. Application

Program Participant Application

Please complete the form below in it's entirety to apply for a spot in this program.
Medical Application of Science for Health (M.A.S.H.) is a FREE summer program offering high school students interested in health careers an opportunity to learn how the basic sciences taught in high school relate to medical theories, diagnosis, careers and treatments.

Students will learn about health career options and participate in class lectures, case studies and lab exercises that focus on forensics, facial reconstruction, DNA analysis, blood typing, an ER scenario, a mock malpractice trial and more. It is an intense college level class condensed into a 2-week time period that allows students to earn 3 hours of course credit for the Introduction to the Health Care System (HESC 1003) and Client Care Interactions (HESC 1004) courses directed by the LSU Alexandria Allied Health Department. Students are expected to study, take tests and perform at their highest academic level.

Class is held in June (typically the first 10 days, M-F) from approximately 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Allied Health building in Downtown Alexandria. Students are required to commute to class throughout the duration of the progam and responsible for their own transportation to the building.

Application Deadline is March 1st. All applicants will be notified after the deadline has passed and all applications have been reviewed by staff. Email notifications will be sent to all students concerning the status of their application and date/time for interview. Selections are based on application and interview. Student that are accepted will be required to confirm their partication via an online link in the acceptance email.

This program is open to students residing in the following parishes: Avoyelles, Catahoula, Concordia, Grant, LaSalle, Rapides, Vernon, and Winn.
Student Applicant Information

How can we get in touch with you?
Full Name*

First NameMiddle NameLast Name
Last 4 Digits of Student Social Security Number *
Date of Birth*

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Gender*
Race / Ethnicity:*

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Name of High School Currently Attending:*
Current Grade Level*
Graduation Year*
Current Cumulative GPA*
Must be at least a 3.0
Email Address (DO NOT USE YOUR SCHOOL EMAIL)*
@gmail.com; @yahoo.com; @icloud.com
Mobile Phone Number*
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Home Phone Number*
Hometown Parish*
Mailing Address*

Street Address

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CityState / Province

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Physical Address*

Street Address

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Your Parent/Guardian's Contact Information

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Parent/Guardian Name*

First NameMiddle NameLast Name
Parent Email*
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Phone Number*

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Tell us about yourself

What do you want us to know about you?
Have you applied for this program before?*

YesNo
List up to 3 health careers that you are interested in:*
Have you completed any other Central LA AHEC programs?*

A-HEC of a SummerCI:HealthcareDASH Into DentistryDay with the DoctorsCamp Fast ForwardHealthcare Heroes ExpeditionFuture Health HeroesMedStartNone
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Please use the space below to tell us more about yourself in at least 100 words (i.e., why you want to participate, what led you to consider a healthcare career, what makes you a highly qualified candidate, etc.).*
Medical Information

This is important for us to know in case you are in need of medical treatment while participating in our program.
Do you have any medical conditions?*

YesNo
Do you require special assistance in order to participate?*

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If yes to either question above (medical condition or special assistance), please explain below:
Name of Health Insurance Company*
Please upload a CLEAR photo of your health insurance card.*

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Additional REQUIRED Documents

The following documents are required as part of your completed application. All attachments MUST be CLEAR and LARGE enough to read.
Upload a CLEAR copy of your current/ most recent OFFICIAL high school transcript. (This is obtained from the guidance counselor. Report cards are not accepted. If the document is not clear, the application will be considered incomplete.*

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Upload a CLEAR copy of your current/ most recent ACT score. (This is obtained from the guidance counselor. A screenshot of the score is not accepted. If the document is not clear, the application will be considered incomplete.*

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Upload a CLEAR copy of your LETTER OF RECOMMENDATION from a teacher, counselor, or principal. (If the document is not clear, the application will be considered incomplete.*

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Parent Signature*

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